Cvt oil cooler hose may detach and leak
Defect Summary
Nissan north america (nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013 pathfinder vehicles manufactured april 18, 2012, through october 3, 2012, and equipped with a continuously variable transmission (cvt). in the affected vehicles, the internal oil cooler (itoc) hose may detach from the cooler due to inadequate clamping force, allowing transmission fluid to leak.
Safety Consequence
The loss of transmission fluid could cause the transmission to function improperly and the vehicle to stop accelerating, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install an oil hose repair kit, free of charge. The recall began on may 12, 2014. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Nissan North America, Inc. or involving Power Train.
FAQ: Recall 14V142000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 14V142000?
NHTSA recall 14V142000 was issued by Nissan North America, Inc. on March 26, 2014. It addresses: Cvt oil cooler hose may detach and leak. The recall affects approximately 3,065 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Nissan North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V142000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.